I don't know. Not to come off as mean spirited, but when someone puts themselves in the public spotlight, sends out requests to speak, then sends a list of demands in addition to...
I'm all in favor of principled people. But if nothing else, the public ribbing should actually HELP his cause - he is turning people off by virtue of what he's saying and doing. If he actually listens, he might find himself a little bit more persuasive about his principles
If anything that rider clearly and loudly signals "I am eccentric and have a faulty amount of social awareness, please be advised". So, it seems to do the job it's meant for :P.
I'm all in favor of principled people. But if nothing else, the public ribbing should actually HELP his cause - he is turning people off by virtue of what he's saying and doing. If he actually listens, he might find himself a little bit more persuasive about his principles